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Table 6. Assistive Devices
Devices Description
Exoskeletons A wearable electromechanical device which detects
rhythmic movements caused by the tremor and uses
technolog y to produce a countermovement response
Orthotics Act in parallel with the affected body part to reduce
tremor amplitude
Handheld Devices Handheld devices with technolog y to counteract the
motion of tremor
Limb Weights Weights of an assessed optimal amount applied to either
arms or legs to reduce tremor
Management
Table 7. Assistive Devices Specific to Daily Activities
Devices Examples
Dining Aids Weighted utensils, rocker knife, covered spoon, plate
guard, high sided dish, non-skid pad/surface, insulated
weighted cup with lid, two handled cup, long reusable
straw
Grooming Aids Hands-free hair dryer mount or stand, electric razor,
electric toothbrush, long handled comb, suction cup
toothbrush for dentures, tabletop nail clipper
Dressing Aids Adapted clothing, magnetic button adaptors, weighted
button aid and zipper pulls, elastic shoelaces
Bathing Aids Wall mounted shampoo and soap dispensers, wash mitt,
shower chair
Cooking Aids Automatic jar opener, food processor, electric chopper, cut
resistant gloves, adapted cutting board, pot stand
Writing Aids Weighted pen or pencil, steadying aid for writing
implement, adapted pen
Computer/
Communication Aids
Mouse accessibility software, larger buttoned keyboard,
keyguard, voice to text or text to speech software or phone
application, fluency devices
Leisure Participation Aids Card holder, large buttoned universal remote, book holder